as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
a book of brainteasers that even a really clever person won't have an easy time figuring out
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Recent Examples of figuring out
Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Many are researching and figuring out their future needs.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Institute for Coaching Innovation is convinced that the answer is figuring out how to use the productivity of AI and your human touch without having to make a choice between them.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Babcock and directors Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang wanted to start figuring out the demonic voices for the evil boy band Saja Boys and for how HUNTR/X lead singer Rumi (Arden Cho) would express herself in moments of stress.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Durant's postseason experience should only help a young team still figuring out how to succeed on the biggest stage.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
There are many reasons to love summer beauty, but figuring out how to keep sunscreen out of your eyes is not one of them.
—Cheryl Wagemann, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
According to Graning, figuring out the exact reason for your door’s squeaky problem is essential to a quick fix.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Many are researching and figuring out their future needs.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Institute for Coaching Innovation is convinced that the answer is figuring out how to use the productivity of AI and your human touch without having to make a choice between them.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Babcock and directors Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang wanted to start figuring out the demonic voices for the evil boy band Saja Boys and for how HUNTR/X lead singer Rumi (Arden Cho) would express herself in moments of stress.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Durant's postseason experience should only help a young team still figuring out how to succeed on the biggest stage.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
There are many reasons to love summer beauty, but figuring out how to keep sunscreen out of your eyes is not one of them.
—Cheryl Wagemann, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
According to Graning, figuring out the exact reason for your door’s squeaky problem is essential to a quick fix.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring out
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Kepler notes that achieving a straight-knee gait with this hybrid setup required solving both mechanical and control challenges, especially when moving from simulation to physical robots.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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But ask yourself—are these experiments solving top-priority problems?—
Rishit Lakhani,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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What was once envisioned as a vital partnership of the 21st century is fraying—and becoming another source of uncertainty in a world order that seems to be unraveling.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now that safety net is unraveling.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
7 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was answering an audience question about mass shootings when the bullet struck his neck, causing students and visitors to flee in panic.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was in the middle of answering an audience member's question, which was about mass shootings, when a gunman shot him once in the neck, sending thousands of people running and screaming for safety.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Research shows that new experiences—like stepping outside and encountering a new environment while working out—trigger the brain's reward system.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Things have a way of working out no matter where Stevens plays.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the long-term benefits hinge on implementation and on resolving some potential issues.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Politicians, pundits and free speech groups are emphasizing the point that a functioning democracy depends on resolving differences with words, not weapons.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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